Our favourite … Micro GPS units

Quick and simple yardages are all the majority golfers want on the course nowadays. If that’s you, micro GPS systems are perfect

Bushnell Phantom $179 www.championsports.com.au

Bushnell’s new Phantom has a high-powered magnet inside, which means it attaches easily to a belt buckle, electric buggy or any metal surface. You get all the usual back, centre and front yardages for each green, along with four hazard/lay-up yardages per hole.

Golf Buddy VoiceX N/A www.golfbuddyglobal.com

In our book, micro units are changing how golfers get yardages, especially for anyone who’s not a fan of wearing a watch as they play. VoiceX takes the tech to the next level, relaying yardages by voice, just like a sat nav. A clip on the back means it can be attached to a belt, cap or bag.

Golf Buddy CT2 N/A www.golfbuddyglobal.com

Designed to be clipped on to almost anything. You get all the usual distances, plus lay-up and hazard yardages, an odometer and clock. The CT2 comes with a lanyard so it can be secured to the towel ring on a golf bag, too. Access 40,000 measured courses for free.

SkyCaddie SR1 N/A www.skygolf.com

SkyCaddie says it’s the lightest and most compact micro on the market. You get green distances, lay-up targets, shot distances, digital scoring, hole stats (fairways hit), fitness tracking and calories burnt, a clock and access to 35,000 worldwide courses.

Garmin Approach G10 $199 www.garmin.com.au

Distances are limited to front, back and middle of the green, along with hazards, but there is a view to show the shape of the green and you can manually position the pin. An odometer means you can track how far you’ve walked, plus there’s a handy digital scorecard function.